--- title: "Street Art Wall - Heliosstraße" url: "https://www.cologne-tourism.com/arts-culture/sights/detail/street-art-wall-heliosstrasse" description: "Heliosstraße in Ehrenfeld is considered to be the first spot where street art found its way into the city. In the 1990s, the district was still largely characterised by industrial buildings from the late 19th century and enjoyed a dubious reputation. There was plenty of free space here for street artists to let off steam.With the beginning of the 21st century, the neighbourhood underwent a transformation that continues to this day. As a result, some of the industrial buildings and clubs that had taken up residence in the meantime have disappeared, but street art has survived, including here in Heliosstraße. Many local artists continue to use the small street as an open gallery for their works." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2850343/c188c92bd12c8956c4e04963b9dd352cd8085fa287bb4ef1d8a90b33aa62983f/mural.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Homepage > Arts & Culture > Sights > Detail" --- Share Street Art Wall - Heliosstraße ============================== - street art/ art in public space Mural Heliosstraße in Ehrenfeld is considered to be the first spot where street art found its way into the city. In the 1990s, the district was still largely characterised by industrial buildings from the late 19th century and enjoyed a dubious reputation. There was plenty of free space here for street artists to let off steam. With the beginning of the 21st century, the neighbourhood underwent a transformation that continues to this day. As a result, some of the industrial buildings and clubs that had taken up residence in the meantime have disappeared, but street art has survived, including here in Heliosstraße. Many local artists continue to use the small street as an open gallery for their works. Read more Useful Information ------------------ Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for families - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Payment methods Entrance Free Parking facilities Heliosstraße is located in the immediate vicinity of the Cologne-Ehrenfeld train station. The venue is easily accessible via DB regional and S-Bahn trains as well as KVB light rail. It is also easy to reach via the light rail system operated by Kölner Verkehrsbetriebe. Lines 3 and 4 stop at Venloer Str./Gürtel. The underground stop is right next to the train station. Read more Nearby ------ View on map Contact Heliosstraße 50825 Köln - Ehrenfeld